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NEB 383M

1973 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,443 mi
Last recorded96,443 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEB 383M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 96,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,202 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,126 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 96,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 95,855 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,418 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,071 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,071 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2010 94,538 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 94,538 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 94,109 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 94,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 93,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front wheel binding slightly but not affecting brake performance

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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NEB 383M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NEB 383M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 53 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NEB 383M registered?

NEB 383M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 1973.

Is NEB 383M safe to buy?

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